The set up, a one world religion visitation

Revelations 13 This historic visit by the new Pope is more than a gathering of the faithful followers of the Catholic religion. It is more than an outward appearance of humility and reaching out to governments and every sect of life. More than enlisting new converts and re-enlistings those who strayed away. This visit has been in the workings for decades, not so much from the present Pope but behind the scenes by the red dragon himself. It was also Pope John Paul the 2nd agenda when he was in the Vatican. It is to unite all governments, all people and all religions to be one. Before the return of Christ the revived Roman empire must be in full swing which means one world government,with one world leader and one world religion, with one leader. The red dragon (Satan) is already raising up the first beast (antichrist) and shortly another beast will emerge the false prophet (religious leader). We are in the season of the church and history that a worldwide set up is taking place. A setting up of the world wide stage which will reveal the antichrist and false prophet. There is also a coming event unlike any witnessed and certainly greater than the Popes visit, he is just a pawn being used in this set up. I am talking about the second coming of Jesus, when every eye will see Him. But before this event happens an apostasy must come first, a falling away from the faith by born again believers (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4). The scriptures are very clear but the exact timing of His coming is not. With the multitude of events that have been taking place just over the last five years one would think we are on the brink of destruction. This Pope may not be the false prophet of Revelation 13:11-18 but he is one that dresses in sheep's clothing and he may not know it but his statements of embracing all religions as one is the same agenda as the Bahai faith which is now considered the largest religion in the world. Can you not see the wolf? he may be walking around in white sheep's clothing with a message of peace, harmony and benevolence, but I see another wolf laying a foundation for the antichrist. These things don't happen overnight, there has been a gradual implementing from the red dragon upon the mindset of the world that they will be ready to embrace this world leader (the antichrist )which will be raised up from a fatal wound and all will worship him. But lets not forget the Fathers agenda who ultimately is allowing these events to take place because in the final battle Righteousness prevails and the King of glory will establish His kingdom with a new heaven and new earth. The antichrist and false prophet will be thrown into the pit alongside the red dragon and there will be no more sin. Many in the church don't care about these coming events and many who are not a part of a local church, for  many various reasons are fine with just living their lives and enjoying being a child of the King. Jesus said in Luke 12:54-56 that they were able to see a change in the weather and it was so. But then He called them hypocrites because they could analyze the appearance of the earth and sky but they would not analyze this present time. I believe it is very important for us believers, saints of God, to know the times and seasons. To be awake that we won't be lead astray by an event that seems so inviting to one that is so vulnerable and not knowing what the scriptures are saying about the end times. Don't be that wild stallion who thinks they can make it on their own without the covering of their master in the form of His authority played out in the greater church body of believers. Come into the yoke of the King that you can be a strong seasoned majestic war horse with eyes wide open understanding these times.(Zach. 10:3)

"Positioning for Revival"

"The waters are stirring the clouds are forming."

In the midst of such violence, suffering and corruption you can (if you are paying attention) see signs of Gods grace being poured out. You may not agree and feel this sister was wrong and could have done it differently in not issuing a license to these two that wanted to get married. But the fact is there is a shift with Christians that are willing to make a stand for what and Who they believe in. Again in our society today if a christian does anything contrary to the culture we will be ridiculed. Case in point, in the pure act of these coaches  baptizing the players of their team, the media and authorities got wind of it and as innocent and God inspired as it was the enemy wants to use the laws of this land to quench the Spirit. There are signs of the Spirit moving in greater proportion than normal, which is an oxymoron, what is normal with the Spirit? The wind of the Spirit is blowing over certain social areas in this world and Gods providence seems to be paving the way for a full appearance of His glory in the form of an awakening. As it was in the days of Naomi, Gods divine providence is stirring, shifting our plans, moving us into such a time as now! Unknown to Naomi, God was going to do a work in her life that would send a ripple affect throughout history. We don't always understand why, or what God is doing in our lives and the different events or places He uses in order to fulfill His purposes. But even as Naomi and her family was being positioned to receive an outpouring, I see a positioning taking place in peoples lives that will have a ripple affect leading to revival! Gods plans and timing are different than ours. For most of us we would think that an outpouring would have been here by now, after all there has been in many circles intercession, prophecies, praying for His rain to fall upon this land. Many have given up and are not sure how to pray and are now in a drought or famine that has left them discouraged, hungry and thirsty not knowing which way to turn. Many churches are either on the brink of closing or in need of much remodeling. Many are being uprooted from their land because of war. So it was with Naomi and her family, different circumstances but same need for God to move and open up providential doors. As famine set in Gods hand was upon them as they were moved to leave their land and go to another. When the Spirit directs, leading us to another place whether physical or spiritual there always seems to be collateral damage. During the time in Moab Naomi lost her husband and two sons, but before her sons died they both married Moabite woman, giving Naomi two daughter's-in-law. Was it the famine that was the catalyst for this family to move to another country, or was it the providence of God that used the circumstance of a famine to bring Naomi and her family to a country that was outside of the blood line. After Naomi's husband and sons died she received word that the Lord had visited His people in giving them food.  Naomi returned to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law Ruth at the beginning of the barley harvest. Gods providence was still at work returning Naomi to her people. You may say why? Why did God take them to another country and bring them back full circle? Because in Gods timing He brought the harvest and during that time Ruth met Boaz who owned the land that Ruth gleaned in. Is that it? No! Ruth was a Moabite, and because Boaz was a kinsman redeemer it was lawful for Boaz to marry Ruth and have a son whose name was Obed, who was the father of Jesse who was the father of David. Jesus was born outside the blood line, making it even more remarkable that Christ is our Redeemer making it possible for all who are outside the Jewish blood line to come and be grafted in. This was an outpouring of Gods providence, grace and redemption and it is in this vein that I see God positioning people places and events for one of the greatest outpourings leading up to Christ our Redeemer, catching up His bride into heaven. 

Revival doesn't come the way we might expect and lives seem to be uprooted and moved around more than we want. But when you begin to see His hand being stretched out over the waters of humanity and the hearts of His church, its time to pay attention and come along side with what God is doing. When God is about to do something big in the form of revival much shaking and upheaval are always present. We are about to experience another massive earthquake that will collied with these turbulent times. Just as there was the massive San Francisco earthquake, there also came in the same year the Azusa street revival. Even as there was a shift in culture through the hippie generation, God poured out His Spirit and revival came being labeled the Jesus movement. There are already tremors happening! Creation is already shifting, groaning, being ripped apart in every direction, waiting eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. We are already living in turbulent times, hearts failing because of fear. The whole pacific rim will light up with so much activity that will be life changing leading many to the Rock of their salvation(Romans 8:19). Shouldn't we His people be crying out like Habakkuk 3:2  "O Lord, revive Thy work in the midst of these years" To stand in His presence,watching, preparing and trusting that not only His church, but nations are being guided by His divine providence! I believe the Spirit would say " The church is being positioned for an outpouring of unprecedented proportion. Church buildings will not hold the masses, for new places of gathering will be formed, but the main thrust will be "in every house they will gather". For the Lord will astonish the west and surprise the east. Can I not release My Wind into every unspoken area of society. Can I not humble every nation and raise up the humble and contrite. Can I not bless those who have the ability to help and do, but require judgment to those who can help but don't. For the outpouring will not be utopia, but a cleansing, a flooding and removing of the dross. For My church will be removed from high and lofty places to be down in the drenches serving the vast sea of souls that is coming in like a huge wave driven by the Spirit and given into open hands of the prepared and radiant."(Isaiah 60)

 A new season for the church is about to burn through the candlesticks igniting afresh first love intimacy with Jesus. The Word will burn within the hearts of the bride and the lukewarm will become a blaze of His glory. The salvation of our God is going to rain down and the dry land will become fertile and we will enter in as the harvest begins. For the reapers and sowers will be as one, and the highways and byways will flow with the wine of the Spirit.

"Recognizing the approaching outpouring"

We may be closer than we think to one of the biggest revivals this world has ever seen, but many may miss it or not recognize it even if it was right under their nose.

Luke 24:13-35 is such a dynamic reference about the disciples walking down the road on their way to Emmaus and discussing what had happened to Jesus and all the circumstances that had taken place in the last three days. Then with out any warning Jesus walks up being unrecognized by them and enters into their conversation. I had a similar experience this last Sunday as my wife and I were taking the dogs on their favorite Sunday morning walk. As we were walking we stopped to talk with one of our neighbors, who also was walking his dogs. While we were conversing a man walked up said a few words about the dogs and walked on. Making our last stretch for home, again we saw this man on the other side of the street coming our way. As he got closer he began asking us about our dogs, and there seemed to be a familiar sound to his voice. We then crossed the street and realized he was no stranger. It became clear, as my eyes focused this was a brother who lives in the neighborhood and one with whom we spent much time in ministry. You might be thinking why didn't you recognize him the first time as he passed by. Good question, and I've tried to put myself in the place of the disciples as Jesus came up to them and they didn't recognize Him either. Let me offer some, hopefully Spirit lead insight as to this situation and how I believe it coincides with the approaching outpouring. I think not paying attention to our surroundings plays an important part, but being consumed by them will cause cataracts of unbelief to form.
The scripture says that the eyes of the two disciples were prevented from recognizing Jesus. After Jesus was resurrected His appearance was a little different, even Mary Magdalene, Joanna and the mother of James mistaken Him for the gardener at the tomb. These two were very much into discussing the events of the last three days. There are signs that point the way to different events or moves of God that we as His church can be looking for. I don't believe Jesus purposefully prevented the two from seeing Him. I believe partly because His appearance was a little different and because they didn't believe or were looking for their resurrected Lord. (Perhaps because I haven't seen or spent much time with my brother and because we were involved conversing with someones else is the logical reason for not recognizing him, but I see a spiritual application.)The two disciples were focusing on the way they thought He was going to bring deliverance to Israel which caused unbelief to accrue which can prevent one from seeing what God is doing right before their eyes. It wasn't until Jesus began walking with them that their heart's burned within them as He opened up and explained the scriptures concerning Him and it wasn't until the breaking of bread that they finally recognized Him. If we are to recognize the move of God and in particular the approaching outpouring, we must be connected to the Vine, constantly growing in Him, so we can continue knowing Him. Not everyone that was following Christ before His death believed and were connected. The thing about these two on the road to Emmaus, they were leaving Jerusalem because of discouragement, fear of the Roman soldiers and what might happen to them. They also didn't believe that Jesus rose from the grave. There are two important facts about a revival: the word of God and Christ Jesus as Savior. What I see right now preceding the outpouring is many other beliefs and religions are being mixed into the gospel consequently another Jesus is being preached. Jesus is not being recognized in the world and in many churches because their eyes are preventing them. Peter said in Acts 3:21 that there will be a period of restoration of all things. I believe the main catalyst in this outpouring is the pure unadulterated scriptures which will open the eyes of the unbelieving, that they will recognize the Christ the Anointed One. The hearts will burn again with conviction and heaven will release an aroma of salvation that will take the main stage. Prior to the outpouring will be much upheaval. The pale horse of death is galloping through nations, cities and every unlikely place. A spirit of recognition has plagued this nation and others, manifesting itself into killings, robberies and destruction. Many of these lone wolfs have been possessed, being wrapped in a blanket of violence, have thrown open Pandora's box and the spirit of hate and prejudice has been released. But this spirit of recognition has cloaked itself well as it has crept into the church, not in the form of hate and violence, although there has been those isolated events, but in the disguise of fame, alluring many upfront ministries, enticing them, and causing them to fall to the temptation of recognition/attention. Jesus didn't announce Himself as he walked with the two disciples. I don't believe ministries need to flaunt or announce themselves in order to gain attention which will produce a recognition that is man birthed. I believe there will be such a cleansing of the church and local ministries even to the extent that ministries will close in order for the Spirit to build a fresh work. Jesus said if I be lifted up from the earth I will draw all men to Myself(John 12:32). I am a product of the Jesus movement/revival and I have seen and learned that there are certain seasons and events that begin to come full circle just before God sending a revival. Is God bringing another Jesus movement? I don't believe so. If we are building upon the foundations of past outpourings we may be in danger of not recognizing the move of God as it passes before our eyes. Every move of God is unique and serves to restore, bring glory to Him and release His plans for that generation and the future. In 1963 President Kennedy was assassinated. Just prior was the cold war/Cuban crisis. In 1965 we had the Watts riots in Los Angeles, which about the same time we began placing soldiers on Vietnam soil. Encircling all this was the hippie-drug-free love epidemic powered by the invasion of hard rock music with rebellious lyrics that began a new culture. Then the Spirit was poured out in the form of the Jesus revival, which was a counter culture. This world is ripe for an Awakening, for the Spirit to be poured out and flood nations with the cleansing blood of Jesus. Are we the church so consumed with the circumstance and affairs of this life and the way we think the move of God should be, that our eyes have become spiritually blind, preventing us from seeing the huge wave of outpouring coming our way.

I pray that the fires of intercession be re-ignited and the spirit of revival be birthed in the forerunner, thrusting them forth with the mindset to release prophetic intercession over the church, believing that the scales of unbelief would fall away and that all attention would be given to Jesus, causing His church to be able to recognize the signs of coming revival!